SPHINX PLACE, LU6 1DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1DF

SPHINX PLACE, LU6 1DF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 1DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1DF, encompassing approximately 3627 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 1DF area, explore the LU6 1DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU6 1DF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Morris Road with total crimes: 4
  • Delco Way with total crimes: 4
  • Houghton Parade with total crimes: 2

SPHINX PLACE, LU6 1DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.89166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2133.33%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.89166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.7242.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.76-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.76250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9350.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.86-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5112.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.4833.33%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2433.33%
Vehicle crime42.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.48700.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 1DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morris Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Delco Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Houghton Parade
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Suncote Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Englands Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. French'S Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Salters Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Northfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Peppercorn Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. French'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lawrence Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cash Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1